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Simon Lock

Simon Lock

Simon joined Law.com International in June 2019 after finishing his degree in investigative journalism at City, University of London. His areas of focus include legal tech, insurance, and intellectual property. [email protected]

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May 05, 2020 | International Edition

Tech GC Dies Amid Reports of Suffolk Shooting

Suffolk Police responded to reports of a shooting on Sunday.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

May 05, 2020 | International Edition

UK Firm Opens in Singapore With Team Hire

The new base, Mishcon's only overseas office, is the latest example of growth in Singapore while Hong Kong doubts continue.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

May 04, 2020 | International Edition

Fieldfisher and DACB Unveil Reduced 2020 Partner Promotions

Both firms promoted fewer partners firmwide than last year.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

May 04, 2020 | International Edition

Legal Challenge Launched over UK Government Lockdown

The pay-roll and accountancy businessman has instructed UK law firm Wedlake Bell to represent him.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

May 01, 2020 | International Edition

Fieldfisher and Mishcon Lead On Sky's Milestone Trademark Battle

The latest court hearing ruled that Sky had made trademarks in 'bad faith, but Skykick did still infringe on certain marks.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

May 01, 2020 | International Edition

UK Firm Asks Some Partners to Work Fewer Hours on Reduced Salaries

The firm is the latest to introduce reduced hours and salaries in response to the pandemic.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

April 30, 2020 | International Edition

DLA Piper Promotes 67 Lawyers to Partner In Sweeping Global Round

It is the firm's second largest round in a decade.

By Simon Lock

6 minute read

April 30, 2020 | International Edition

Pinsents Cuts Hours, Salaries In Additional COVID-19 Move

The firm had previously announced that it would defer partner distributions and furlough some staff.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

April 30, 2020 | International Edition

A&O Steps Up LIBOR Work With Legal Tech Partnership 

The partnership will assist financial service clients in transitioning away from LIBOR by the end of 2021.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

April 30, 2020 | International Edition

Host of Top Firms Take Vacation Schemes Online

Meanwhile, a number of other firms have decided to cancel their schemes due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

By Simon Lock

6 minute read